King's Indian Defense

119 variations · E60 to E99

The idea

First hand over the center, then attack.

Black lets White have the center first and puts the bishop on g7. Only then does Black attack that center, usually with e5.

The opening itself

E61 · 3 moves

King's Indian Defense

In the trainer

This opening is in the trainer. Play the moves of the line; if you deviate, you'll see which move theory recommends.

Variations 119

Names and moves from lichess-org/chess-openings (CC0).